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Korean embassy gets busy

Korean embassy gets busy The South Korean embassy has perhaps been one of the busiest diplomatic missions over the past few weeks as President Kim Young-Sam plans to make a state visit for two days before attending the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting on Tuesday.

Unsafe building

Unsafe buildingFrom NeracaMy house, in the Mangun Jaya II housing complex, Blok G11 No 19 in Tambun, Bekasi, West Java, collapsed a few weeks ago. The weather was fine. The calamity was not caused by an earth-quake. Fortunately, when the incident occurred nobody was home.

APEC smoothens process to become influential forum

APEC smoothens process to become influential forumBy Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): None of the 27 ministers from 12 countries who gathered in Canberra on Nov.5-7, 1989 had expected the APEC forum they just inaugurated to be so quickly transformed into the substantial international institution it is...

Medal bestowed on Fatmawati

Medal bestowed on Fatmawati JAKARTA (JP): The government has bestowed the Mahaputra Adipradana medal on the late Fatmawati, the first wife of Indonesia's first President, for her extraordinary services to the nation.

Cultural dinner set for APEC group

Cultural dinner set for APEC group JAKARTA (JP): The City Culture Office will present two traditional dances at a dinner hosted by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja to welcome APEC delegates at Fatahilah Museum in West Jakarta on Nov. 13.

ASEAN invited for dialog

ASEAN invited for dialog KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Canada, as next year's host the Group of Seven (G-7) industrialized countries, yesterday invited ASEAN to attend a pre-summit dialog to voice the views of developing nations.

Reporter beaten

Reporter beatenFrom NeracaI was saddened by the news report in Suara Pembaruan, Nov. 6, 1994, that Antara News Agency's reporter Johanis Latuputi, in Manokwari, was beaten up by the Head of the Agricultural Office for Food Crops in the Manokwari regency JS, and a staff member of the regional...

Traffic jam in Pasar Minggu

Traffic jam in Pasar MingguFrom NeracaThe clearing up of sidewalk vendors in the Pasar Minggu area, South Jakarta, has only had a short term effect on the traffic. For a few days after the operation the traffic was smooth but then traffic jams became the order of the day, again.

Airport to be built in Flores

Airport to be built in Flores KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto has approved plans by the Ngada regency in Flores to build an airport in Marapokot.Haryanto has asked the local administration to prepare an appropriate location for the construction of the...

Malaysia to manage Somalia airport

Malaysia to manage Somalia airport KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia, which has said it will withdraw its peacekeeping troops from Somalia, will send 62 airmen to manage the U.N.-controlled Mogadishu Airport today, the national news agency, Bernama, reported yesterday.

APEC album

APEC albumPhoto A: JournalistJP/kodREACHING FOR THE APEX: A journalist for Hong Kong-based Cable TV stands on a stepladder while taping his report. It's a tough and competitive business for television networks covering APEC and they have to find different angles for their stories.

Two WW II planes found in Irian

Two WW II planes found in Irian SORONG, Irian Jaya: A fisherman has found the fuselages of two World War II bomber planes belonging to the United States Air Force, in Way Island, Irian Jaya.Willem Soor, 53, a fisherman from the Arei village said one of the planes, located at a depth of 37 meters,...

Ramos rejects U.S. bases in RP

Ramos rejects U.S. bases in RP MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos yesterday rejected suggestions that the Philippines again allow the United States to set up military bases in the country.He said such an idea was premature and he did not expect the issue to come up in his talks with U.S.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The price drops extended on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday as sales continued dominating the trading activities.The JSX Composite Index fell for the fourth consecutive day to close at 515.12 yesterday, as compared to 515.80 on the previous day.

Tokyo already prepares for APEC meetings next year

Tokyo already prepares for APEC meetings next year JAKARTA (JP): Japan, which will take over the chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) from Indonesia on Jan. 1, is already preparing the agenda for next year.

High-class pimp Hartono admits almost all charges

High-class pimp Hartono admits almost all charges JAKARTA (JP): Hartono Setyawan, the most well-known panderer in the country, confessed to almost every charge made by the prosecutor in his trial at the South Jakarta District Court yesterday.

Supreme Court's reversal deplored

Supreme Court's reversal deplored JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights yesterday criticized the Supreme Court's decision to reverse its own ruling on the Kedung Ombo land dispute."The latest ruling of the Supreme Court surprised the National Commission on Human Rights," Baharuddin...

Gold certification agency planned

Gold certification agency planned JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing for the establishment of an accreditation agency which will be authorized to determine the quality of gold products in Indonesia, a minister said."People still have varying perceptions about the quality and purity of gold.

Hashish in Aceh

Hashish in AcehFrom Suara KaryaThe police have arrested many people for smuggling dried hashish from the province of Aceh. Heaps of hash has been confiscated and the smugglers jailed. In spite of this the business remains hectically hardy.

Sritex to tackle problems after debt restructuring

Sritex to tackle problems after debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): Debt-ridden textile company PT Sritex is expected to overcome its non-performing debt problems within a year of debt restructuring.The president of state-owned Bank Dagang Negara (BDN), Subagyo Karsono, told journalists the company...

House members wary of APEC moving too fast

House members wary of APEC moving too fastBy Pandaya JAKARTA (JP): A number of Indonesian legislators are warning the government against pushing the idea of a free trade area in the Asia Pacific area, pointing out that the nation needs to do some housekeeping first.

The importance of APEC in the region

The importance of APEC in the regionBy Hadi Soesastro JAKARTA (JP): Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation is a major experiment and it should be seen as such. A failure to appreciate this could jeopardize the still fragile process of community building in the Asia Pacific region.

Can Bogor carve a niche in history books after APEC?

Can Bogor carve a niche in history books after APEC? JAKARTA (JP): The city of Bogor, about one hour's drive from here, is set to play host to a major international event this month -- the gathering of leaders from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

PECC a unique partnership in Asia-Pacific economies

PECC a unique partnership in Asia-Pacific economies JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) is a unique partnership of business, government and research representatives from 22 Asia-Pacific economies.

Rain city gets ready for big meeting

Rain city gets ready for big meetingBy Hidayat Jati BOGOR (JP): This scenic Indonesian city of rain will make its mark in world history once again as it gets ready for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Nov.15.

RI urging to narrow disparity among members

RI urging to narrow disparity among members JAKARTA (JP): As the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum moves to further liberalize trade within the Asia-Pacific region, Indonesia is calling on the advanced and industrialized countries to help narrow the disparity between the rich and poor...

Grady set to win Tugu Pratama golf

Grady set to win Tugu Pratama golf JAKARTA (JP): Australian Wayne Grady is set to regain the Tugu Pratama PGA Championship title he won last year when a field of about 90 golfers tee-off today at Bumi Serpong Damai in Tangerang near here.

APEC trade liberalization: Towards open regionalism

APEC trade liberalization: Towards open regionalismBy Ippei Yamazawa TOKYO (JP): At the informal Leaders Meeting in Bogor it is expected that the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders will announce a bold trade liberalization program for the APEC member economies.

World economics, politics taking opposite directions

World economics, politics taking opposite directions JAKARTA (JP): Economic and political trends are leading towards contradictory ends, Henry A. Kissinger, a former U.S. secretary of state, said here yesterday.

Trade facilitation in APEC

Trade facilitation in APECBy Mari Pangestu JAKARTA (JP): The recent reports and emphasis of late on the progress of APEC have focused on the more "meaty" subject of trade liberalization. Since the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) announced their recommendations for achieving trade liberalization in the...

Rights commission opens as usual

Rights commission opens as usual The show must go on at Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights despite the series of APEC meetings and other international events scheduled between Nov. 3 and 15.

Sports achievements

Sports achievementsFrom Media IndonesiaWe are not very happy with the achievements of our sports teams in the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan. Three of the gold medals won by the Indonesian team were from Badminton event. We are disappointed because they lost in the women's singles.

Ramos to meet Kim, then Clinton

Ramos to meet Kim, then Clinton MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos will seek wider access for Philippine farm products when he meets South Korean President Kim Young-sam in Manila this week, officials said yesterday.

Asian stocks mostly weaker ahead of U.S. elections

Asian stocks mostly weaker ahead of U.S. elections HONG KONG (Reuter): Asian stocks were mostly weaker yesterday with investors' attention focused on the United States where an imminent rise in interest rates and mid-term elections are causing market jitters.

Tigers on brink of extinction

Tigers on brink of extinction BENGKULU, Southern Sumatra: The population of Sumatran tigers (Pathera Tigris Sumatrae) has sharply declined over the last 10 years.It is feared they will be completely extinct in the coming 10 years.

Jakarta Convention Center no stranger to big events

Jakarta Convention Center no stranger to big eventsBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): According to Javanese legend, knight Bandung Bondowoso built 1,000 temples in a single night to win the heart of the beautiful Loro Jonggrang,In Indonesia's contemporary history, PT Indobuilco constructed the...

Demands for low cost houses far outweights current supply

Demands for low cost houses far outweights current supply JAKARTA (JP): Low cost apartments built on Jl. Penjernihan, Central Jakarta, by PT Kuningan Persada are being swamped by potential buyers.Prita Kartika, the apartment building's project architect, said yesterday, "The number of buyers who...

Business meeting planned

Business meeting planned JAKARTA (JP): Humpuss Group, a widely diversified conglomerate, has organized a business meeting next week to explore ways to enhance cooperation and exploit business opportunities within the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) area.The Nov.

S. Korea's Kim to make state visit

S. Korea's Kim to make state visit JAKARTA (JP): South Korean President Kim Young-sam is expected to arrive Saturday afternoon for a two-day state visit before attending the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Bogor next Tuesday.

High inflation rate

High inflation rate The inflation rate last month was considerably high and it is feared that we could end up with a two digit inflation rate by the turn of the year.That is the reason why President Soeharto summoned a number of ministers recently, to see what they can do to stop the pace of...

Supreme Court criticized for changing ruling

Supreme Court criticized for changing ruling JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court's decision to reverse its own ruling on the Kedung Ombo land dispute is coming under fire from prominent experts in law and public figures.

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: AwardsTOURISM AWARDS: Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave presents the Adikarya Award to Stanley Allison (left) for his dedication to the development of tourism in Indonesia. The award was presented recently at the commemoration of Hari Bhakti Parpostel l994.

Fire razes seven houses

Fire razes seven houses Seven houses located just behind the Italian Embassy on Jl. Pasuruan, Central Jakarta, went up in flames on Monday.Witnesses said an electric short circuit is believed to have caused the fire.They said the fire broke out at 9.30 pm on Monday from house No.

Leave the birds alone

Leave the birds aloneFrom Suara KaryaIt's unfortunate that many trees growing in Bandung city, West Java, in the 1960s and 1970s have vanished. And at the same time many bird species are no longer seen.

Open forum to discuss APEC future path

Open forum to discuss APEC future path JAKARTA (JP): Economists, businessmen, scholars and officials will gather at a one-day open discussion at the Dai-Ichi Hotel here on Nov.14 to discuss the future direction of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

City Hall won't be closed during APEC

City Hall won't be closed during APEC Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday City Hall will be open and that some of its personnel will be on the job during the Nov. 14 and 15 holiday.The two-day holiday was declared by the government on Monday in an effort to ease traffic jams during the APEC...

Humpuss, Detroit sign agreement

Humpuss, Detroit sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): After nearly 12 months of negotiations, a U.S. heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturer, Detroit Diesel Corporation, yesterday appointed an affiliate of the Humpuss Group to act as its sole distributor in Indonesia.

Soeharto goes over fine details of Bogor meeting

Soeharto goes over fine details of Bogor meeting BOGOR, West Java (JP): President Soeharto went thoroughly over the details of next week's APEC leadership meeting at the Bogor Presidential Palace once again yesterday, checking on even the smallest details to ensure perfection.

Indonesian society in Buchori's eyes

Indonesian society in Buchori's eyes M. Buchori, Sketches of Indonesian Society, Jakarta The Jakarta Post and IKIP Muhammadiyah Jakarta Press November 1994. 176 pages. JAKARTA (JP): This book, a collection of essays previously published in The Jakarta Post daily, is absolutely enjoyable to read.

KL anxious about RI commitment

KL anxious about RI commitment KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Developed nations should honor the promise made more than two years ago to help developing countries sustain the environment, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday.